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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1964
Page
1
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies announced Australia would assist Malaysia to develop its defence, with close contact to Britain on the area’s situation. He said further Australian force help was not required at present after reviewing a two day Cabinet meeting.
Sir Robert said Australia consulted Malaysia to see how it could aid Malaysia's defence drive. Cabinet noted Malaysia's Sarawak Sabah situation and said no immediate need for further Australian assistance, with forces already in place to defend Malaysia including Singapore.
Britain says any request for more aid must come from Malaysia to Australia while Defence Minister Thorneycroft notes sufficient forces in Malaysia to handle Indonesia’s confrontation. Kennedy arrives in Tokyo for talks with Sukarno on the Malaysia issue and stresses a regional solution led by Asian nations.
A threatened bakery strike at Tip Top Bakery in Canberra was called off after talks with the Trades and Labour Council. The union seeks a 35 hour week, three weeks annual leave, earlier start times, and a wage around £20, aiming to amend the Canberra Bakers Award for the first time in 14 years. The TL C will present its log of claims to a conference with the Master Bakers' Association. failure to reach agreement could lead to court action.
Robert Moss of Canberra Grammar School gained second place in the NSW Leaving Certificate order of merit. He topped ancient and modern history and ranked seventh in English. Moss is among two Canberra students with maximum passes, while John Roderick McMullen of Canberra High School led NSW.
The crisis centers on a proposed new Panama Canal treaty. President Chiari asked Costa Rica to handle Panamanian affairs in Washington and Costa Rica agreed. Panama also asked the United States to withdraw diplomats, bringing home its envoys, as students chanted for action. The dispute hinges on how the earlier agreement to settle differences should be interpreted as a commitment to negotiate a new treaty.
The Australian Minister for Civil Aviation announced that Qantas would seek delivery positions for ten supersonic jets. Four British French Concordes and six American airliners are under negotiation, not a firm contract. Service expected by 1970, with speeds around 1500 mph to 2000 mph and major reductions in Sydney London and Sydney San Francisco flight times.
The Interior Department reshuffle announces provisional appointments for key posts. Eric Stephen Keehn becomes assistant secretary and head of the Lands Branch with a 4206 pound salary. Douglas Campbell as assistant secretary of Planning Establishments and Finance. Keith Alan Read as Housing Commissioner in the AMT Sarviere Division with a 3597 to 3740 pound range. Rankings are provisional and subject to appeals by seniority-based public servants.
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